President 8 Yangtze Cruise 5-star Vessel of President Cruises
- Collection: Yangtze Cruises
- Board the ship
- Shore excursion—Shi Baozhai Pagoda
- Shore Excursion—Shennv Stream
- Review the programme below for included and optional arrangements.
Planning President 8 Yangtze Cruise 5-star Vessel of President Cruises
Review this published profile with your intended dates and preferred travel arrangements in mind.
The published material highlights Board the ship; Shore excursion—Shi Baozhai Pagoda; Shore Excursion—Shennv Stream. Use these details to decide which parts of the journey matter most to your group.
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- Check the daily programme, transfer days, optional activities and exclusions before confirming.
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Day 1 Chongqing in Arrival
Highlights: Board the ship
18:00 – Board the cruise at the Chaotianmen Pier in Chongqing 20:00 – Orientation & Briefing 21:30 – Depart Chongqing
Day 2 Cruise the Yangtze River ( B, L, D )
Highlights: Shore excursion—Shi Baozhai Pagoda
Optional Shore Excursion: Fengdu Ghost City
Shore Excursion: Shibaozhai Pagoda
Captain’s Welcome Party
Day 3 Cruise the Yangtze River ( B, L, D )
Highlights: Shore Excursion—Shennv Stream
Optional Shore Excursion: White Emperor City
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Shore Excursion: Shennong Stream
Night on the Yangtze River Party
Day 4 Cruise the Yangtze River + disembark at Yichang (B)
Highlights: Three Gorges Dam
Disembark at Maoping pier in Yichang
Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
Upstream Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Yichang
Highlights: Board the ship
18:00 – Board the cruise at the Maoping Pier in Yichang 21:00 – Orientation & Briefing
Note: There is free shuttle bus transfer from Yichang East Train Station and Yichang Three Gorges Tourism Center to the pier.
Day 2 Cruise the Yangtze River(B,L,D)
Highlights: Three Gorges dam
Optional Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Tribe or Hometown of Quyuan
Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam
Captain’s Welcome Party
Day 3 Cruise the Yangtze River(B, L, D)
Highlights: Scenic cruising—Wu Gorge
Shore Excursion: Shennong Stream
Wu Gorge
Qutang Gorge
Optional Shore Excursion: White Emperor City
Local folk party
Day 4 Cruise the Yangtze River(B, L, D)
Highlights: Shore Excursion—Shibaozhai Pagoda
Shore Excursion: Shibaozhai Pagoda
Optional Shore Excursion: Fengdu Ghost City
Night on the Yangtze River Party
Day 5 Disembark at Chongqing(B)
Highlights: Disembark the cruise in Chongqing
Morning: coffee, tea, buffet breakfast Disembark in Chongqing to continue your travels.
Onboard accommodation based on double/twin occupancy in a standard cabin on the second level of cruise boat.
Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities as specified (Shibaozhai, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam).
Selected onboard activities as specified (Tai Chi, cultural activities, and onboard entertainment).
Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
Tour guide: excellent English-speaking guides.
Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
Government taxes and fees.
Optional shore excursions: Fengdu Ghost City, White Emperor City, Three Gorges Project Ship Lift, Tribe of the Three Gorges.
Any personal onboard spending of laundry, drink, telex, phone calls, beauty treatments, and other miscellaneous services.
Gratuities to river guide, service staff and cruise director, and any other personnel.
Any upgrades to a different floor or cabin.
Transfer service in Chongqing and Yichang.
China visa fees.
This cruise does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
Ship Facilities
Cabins and suites
President No. 8 has 230 tastefully decorated cabins onboard, all with their own balconies and amenities, including bathroom, a direct dial phone, LCD satellite TV, automatically controlled air-conditioning, and potable water made available through the onboard water purification system. Staterooms are customized to accommodate three people.
Restaurants and bars Onboard you will have access to a number of restaurants and bars, including:
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Panoramic Restaurant : This fine dining restaurant over two floors offers intimate atmosphere and delightful cuisine.
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Spacious Observation Lounge : Day or night, enjoy a drink while taking in the fantastic view of the river and surrounding landscape.
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Sundeck Bar : Soak up the sunshine and relax with other travelers in between shore excursions and other onboard activities.
Leisure facilities Really let yourself unwind on this relaxing river cruise by taking full advantage of the onboard leisure facilities, including: -
Heated indoor swimming pool and spa
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Partition between public and rest areas with soundproofing ensuring peaceful room rest
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Heated indoor swimming pool and spa
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Partition between public areas and rest areas, with soundproofing ensuring peaceful room rest
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Conference facilities with simultaneous translation system
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Internet-based, remote-controlled surveillance system
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Independent children’s play room
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Golf driving range
Important Information
- All times on the schedule are estimated and are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions.
- All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.
- Downstream (Chongqing/Yichang): Transfers will be provided to the Yichang Cruise Terminal Center arriving at approximately 12:30pm for passengers taking just the morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, and 1:30pm for passengers taking Three Gorges Dam tour with the optional ship lift excursion if condition permitted.
- Upstream (Yichang/Chongqing): Option 1: Free shuttle bus service at Yichang East Train Station where original ID (passport) must be presented at the Yichang Tourism Information Center to obtain a coach ticket. Passengers board the shuttle at the bus bay marked“Luxury Cruises Shuttle Bus Center”. Luggage will be stored and transferred on the same coach (transfer is 1.5 hours duration). The shuttle service is available daily from 16:00pm to 21:30pm. For assistance on site in Chinese, please call, 0717-6941940. For English speaking assistance, please call the ship reception directly. Option 2: Free shuttle bus service at Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center, located opposite Wanda Crown Plaza Hotel (also called No. 9 Pier). Your original ID (passport) is required to obtain a coach ticket. Board the shuttle to Maoping Pier. Luggage is stored and transferred on the same coach (transfer is 1.5 hours duration). Shuttle service is available daily from 16:00pm to 21:30pm. For assistance on site in Chinese, please call +86-15071816140 or for English speaking assistance, please call the ship reception directly. For passengers organizing the transfer between Yichang and Maoping, the suggested cruise embarkation time of upstream is between 18:00- 22:30.
- As the sailing port is to be finalized, you are advised to call the cruise company before boarding to confirm the specific port of your cruise.
- The port for disembarking may be adjusted due to weather conditions and water level on the day. Please keep your phone on so we can contact you at all times. It is recommended you to contact ChinaTours.com or the cruise company on the day of boarding to receive the accurate information about the port.
- Optional spots listed in the itinerary are not included in the quotation. Passengers must pay separately for these on the cruise. Based on the conditions and general terms of cruise company, passengers are not permitted to leave the ship if they are not taking the optional shore excursion.
Alteration of Itinerary:
If unforeseen circumstance beyond our control require us to make relevant changes to the cruise itinerary, we reserve the right to cancel or change the sailing date, etc. Where it is necessary to change the accommodation, ChinaTours.com reserves the right to substitute it with accommodation of at least a similar standard. We make changes on the conditions that:
- Events happened out of our control, such as war, fire, epidemics, health risks, typhoon，earthquake and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, etc. Under these conditions, extra fares will be charged if there any additional costs are incurred.
- River conditions are subject to change. Due to any potential events, we reserve the right to alter programs to maintain the spirit of the cruise with concern for safety and in response to actual conditions during sailing. Unused services are not refundable.
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- Downtown Hotels
- A La Carte Meals
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- Free Cooking Class
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- No Hidden Charges
What’s Included
- Private local guiding and vehicle services shown in the itinerary
- Admission tickets and transport specifically listed in the final proposal
- Accommodation and meals specifically confirmed in the final proposal
Not Included
- International flights and China visa fees
- Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities
- Any service not specifically listed in the final proposal
Pricing Note
Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, party size, hotel preferences and confirmed services. Your proposal will clearly list every included and excluded item.
Travel Tips
Pack comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the season. Keep your passport available on travel days, and tell your planner about mobility or dietary needs before departure.
